BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230
The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2009).
2009 · Entry-level · BlackBerry OSⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size2.6" · 101 x 50 x 17.5 mm (3.98 x 1.97 x 0.69 in)
RAM128MB
Storage128MB
Main Camera2 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓128GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 102g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 900 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗2 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 154 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2009, February. Released 2009, May
⚙️ Performance
RAM
128MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
154 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
65K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
102g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
101 x 50 x 17.5 mm (3.98 x 1.97 x 0.69 in)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 does not support 5G — it supports CDMA / EVDO.
Yes, the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 uses microUSB 2.0.
The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 supports No.
The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 has 2.0, A2DP.
